Question

Difference between xylem and phloem.? With examples

Answer 1

Xylem is food conducting tissue and phloem is water conducting tissue

Answer 2

Answer:

• Xylem

1. It helps the plant to transport water and minerals.
2. Types of xylem tissue: xylem parenchyma, xylem fibres, tracheids, vessels.
3. The cells are thick walled.
4. Most of the cells are dead.

• Phloem

1. It helps the plant to transport food.
2. Types of phloem tissue: phloem parenchyma, phloem fibres, companion cells, sieve tubes.
3. The cells are thin walled.
4. Most of them are alive.